"We pride ourselves on one-of-a-kind creations that are served on grilled King’s Hawaiian rolls," explained Lavigne, who opened Tennessee's first Dog Haus Biergarten at 521 N.W. Broad St. in mid-February.

(Catchy names make the hand-crafted menu items even more memorable.)

On the menu

Lavigne said the most popular menu items include flavorful The Cowboy, a smoked, bacon-wrapped dog topped with cheddar cheese sauce, barbecue and crispy onions; as well as the Sooo Cali, topped with spicy basil aioli, crispy onions, avocado, tomatoes and wild arugula.

But Lavigne's favorite is the Chili Idol, which features Haus chili and cheddar cheese sauce.

You should also try one of the gourmet sausages, he said. The Fonz is topped with pastrami and cheddar cheese sauce (cheesy, like the Fonz). Reservoir Hog is Polish kielbasa topped with chili, tangy Haus slaw and mustard. Spice it up with the Thai Fighter featuring currywurst, arugula, pickled jalapenos and basil aioli.

If you're not a fan of dogs or sausages, there are plenty of other options. The Black Angus burgers are 100 percent genetically tested, humanely raised with no hormones and no antibiotics, Lavigne said.

The Hangover burger is topped with white American cheese, smoked bacon, Haus chili and a fried egg. Or for those who like a little kick on a burger, the Little Mule pairs pickled jalapenos, cotija cheese, a fried egg and chipotle mayo.

What else to know

To get your food, just walk up to the counter and order (there's a big sign with all the details about menu items). You'll get a number and someone brings your food out to you. Orders can also be placed at the bar.

You won't have to miss your favorite sports. There are numerous TVs around the restaurant. When warmer weather rolls around, guests can enjoy meals on the 50-seat patio, where there are several more TVs.

For the most part, you can get a hearty meal for around $10 to $12.

Join the rewards program at Dog Haus by texting MURFREESBORO to 31996. Students, military and first responders get 10 percent off with ID.

Hours at Dog Haus Biergarten are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

Lavigne said community involvement is another big part of Dog Haus.

"One of the core principles of Dog Haus is that there’s nothing more important than contributing to your community, so you can expect us to be very involved in the Murfreesboro community," Lavigne said. "We chose Murfreesboro because of how quickly the community is growing, and we're excited to be a part of it."

Reach reporter Nancy De Gennaro at 615-278-5148 or degennaro@dnj.com, and follow her on Twitter @NanDeGennaro.

Dog Haus Biergarten, 521 N.W. Broad St. in Murfreesboro, has a full-service bar with 24 beers on tap.(Photo: Submitted)